Senior Audit Manager

The Senior Audit Manager will play a key role in helping build the Internal Audit function and ensure processes and controls are robust and scalable as the company continues to grow. Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Audit / Consulting, this role will assist with the company’s risk assessment and controls activities, including audit planning and execution, risk management, technical infrastructure and operational reviews, and compliance. The Senior Audit Manager will collaborate with our business stakeholders, external auditors, and executive leadership as well as partner with / oversee co-sourced auditors when necessary to lead and execute our SOX audits in accordance with our audit plan, scope and applicable regulatory standards.

The value you will deliver…

• Manage and execute all aspects of engagements from planning through fieldwork and reporting, including risk and control identification, process documentation, audit work paper review, evaluation of audit issues, root cause, and remediation plans.
• Manage and execute SOX walkthroughs, control tests of design and operating effectiveness.
• Supervise and mentor Internal Audit staff and at times co-source partners, ensuring work deliverables are timely, adhere to audit methodology and meet quality standards.
• Interpret the significance of audit issues, recommend practical solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders on remediation plans.
• Participate in the development of new processes and ongoing process improvements, as well as cross-functional initiatives focused on ensuring an effective control environment.
• Communicate audit scope, progress, findings, and results with management to ensure transparency and environment of no surprises
• Build strong working relationships and trust with business partners across the organization by providing meaningful insight and tools to help them mitigate risks and execute controls.
• Be a change agent and lead desired change throughout the company.
• Act as internal control advisor on system implementation and integration projects.
• Assist the VP of Internal Audit / Consulting with preparing executive level and other stakeholder reporting, including quarterly reporting for the audit committee.
• Lead other special projects or related work activities as they arise and are assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested. Consensus reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

What you will bring to the table…

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• CPA license or CIA certification
• 10+ years’ combined experience within internal audit, SOX and/or public accounting
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX 404, audit best practices and standards
• Ability to effectively communicate audit matters and standards  cross functionally in a manner that is clear and concise, both verbal and written.
• Previous experience with advanced financial accounting areas such as revenue recognition, capitalized software, business combinations and handling of significant unusual transactions.
• Strong ability to multi-task and meet fast paced time sensitive deadlines.
• Experience deploying best practices and process improvements within audit management software and financial systems.
• Ability to identify, measure, prioritize and assess risk across global matrix businesses.
• Proven track record of working with management to prevent and resolve high risk control weaknesses and design gaps.
• Experience using Enterprise Risk Management  and/or Internal Audit Management systems

You will stand out if you also have…

• Master’s Degree or advanced relevant education other than that mentioned above.
• CISA, CFE or other relevant certifications other than those mentioned above.
• Experience auditing IT General Controls and/or IT Application controls.
• Experience reporting to C-Suite or Executive Team levels.
• Experience deploying CAAT techniques to drive increased audit assurance and efficiencies.
• Technology industry experience.

Additional details…

• Location requirements: Fully remote within the U.S.
• Travel Requirements: 15%
• Physical requirements: Must be able to sit for long periods, as well as, handle long periods of screen time.
• Technology requirements: Reliable, high speed internet
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship

The salary range for this role is $160,000 – $170,000.  The total compensation package for this position is negotiable and may also include [annual performance bonus, ESPP, enhanced time off packages and benefits.]